Container shipping Hamburg to Saipan
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Rota West Harbor (MPROP)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is economical and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container by sea with dry bulk or furniture can be facilitated by shippinglines like Shandong International Transportation Corporation. There are all kind of containers. There is made a difference between (FCL) full containers and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will receive helpful information with a view to international transport Rota (MP ROP). You will find useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a good, safe and relatively cheap way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is ideal for international relocations and exporting fruit or motorbikes.
- The Port of Saipan is a much-chosen harbor in Northern Mariana Islands.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Rota West Harbor (MPROP) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Rota (MP ROP), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the port of destination. They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Saipan |
| Country of destination | Northern Mariana Islands |
| Port Code | MPROP |
| Transport Time | +/- 53 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | P.O. Box 501055, Saipan 96950, Northern Mariana Islands |
| northern-mariana-islands@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.cpa.gov.mp/ |
| Phone | 670532‑9497 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Saipan
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You can choose from a small or large container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs document
If you are going to transport cargo to Rota West Harbor (MPROP), you need to share several export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your cargo
Use cargo tracking to check where your load is at this moment. You can check the status when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Rota West Harbor (MPROP) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You are going to ship a container from port of Saipan – (MP ROP) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. We also offer more information about Documentary Credit.
Important specifications of the 20 FT container
20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most popular container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff and international removals. Good to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is widely used for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.600 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. You’ve got just a little extra height. Very suitable for high products.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.000 kg.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you better book an exclusive private full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. This has multiple advantages: efficient transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and less convenient delivery options. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Rota West Harbor (MPROP) or Rotterdam to Rota West Harbor (MPROP).
- FCL means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The concept of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 & 16 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL, HMM, Wan Hai.
Other special types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most common type is the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. We’ve explained it all below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Savannah (USSAV), port of Saint Petersburg (RULED), Rouen (FRURO) harbor and terminal Guanta (VEGUT).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Importing cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Saipan (MPROP) has lots of advantages: it is economical, best for Bulky Goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: break bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, hydrogen, gasoline, chemicals, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like plates, rods, cement, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, clothes, sports equipment or shoes, machines, drinks, furniture, food.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Saipan takes around 53 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 12600 nautical miles. 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 23335 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) are relatively expensive. The total cost depends on various components as cargo volume and weight, transit time and other costs like stacking and siting. Feel free to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When sending goods to Rota, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Insurance Certificate. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Northern Mariana Islands or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.cpa.gov.mp/).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller pays for the transportation to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).